Complete Studebaker Manual 1929-Part1

OWNER'S MANUAL Studebaker President Eight 131 and 121-inch Wheelbase Models THE STUDEBAKER CORPORATION OF AMERICA sotJT1-IBEND, INDIANA, LICENSE DATA Number of cylinders Cylinder Bore 3% inches Stroke inchqs Piston Displacement 336 cubic inches Horse power (N. A. C. C. Rating) Wheelbase 131 and 21 inches Engine Number—On top surface of fan bracket boss. Serial Number—on plate riveted to frame under left front fender. Body Number-—On plate attached to front of dash under hood. on the weight of any model can be ob- tained from the dealer. The Use of This Book For the convenience of the owner we have divided the book into three sections, "Operation," "Care" and "Adjustments." The first section, starting on page 5, contains driving sug- gestions and information on the instruments and controls. This section of the book is of great importanceand should be thoroughly read by every owner no matter how experienced a motorist he may be. The second section, starting on page 16, carries instructions on the lubrication and care of the car, including many details which will be of interest to every owner. The third section, starting on page 35, covers in detail a number of adjustment operations. To the car owner who desires to take advantage of the facilities of a Studebaker- Erskine Service Station, this section may not appeal and it need not be read unless desired. The book should always be kept in the car, however, as this section may prove of value, if at any time when touring, it is necessaryto go to a garage not familiar with the car. Luckily, with the fine net- work of Studebaker-Erskinedealers, this can seldom happen. In this connectionshould be noted the advantages of pre- ventive maintenance. The experienced motorist will see the folly of waiting until his car actually needs repairs before going to his dealer. He will take his car periodically to a Stude- baker-Er*kine Service Station for inspection and adjustment thus preventingthe possibilityof serious difficultyresulting from neglect. While this practice may seem extravagant on the surface, it actually is economical. It is one of the best kinds of insurance you can buy. The investment is small and it keeps your car working at full efficiency. Factory Warranty E WARRANT each new motor vehicle sold by us, whether passenger car or commercialvehicle, to be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use and service, our obligation under this warranty being limited to making good at Studebaker factories any part or parts thereof which shall, within three months after delivery of such vehicle to the original purchaser, be returned to us with transportation charges prepaid, and which our examination shall disclose to our satisfaction to have been thus defective ; this warranty being expressly in lieu of all other warran- ties and representations express or implied and of all other obligations or liabilities on our part, and we neither assume nor authorize any other person to assume for us any other liability in connection with the sale or use of our motor vehicles. This warranty shall not apply to any motor vehiclewhich shall have been repaired or altered outside of Studebaker factories in any way so as, in our judgment, to affect its stability or reliability, nor which has been subject to misuse, negligence or accident; nor to any commercialvehicle sold by us which shall have been operated at speed exceeding the factory rated speed, or loaded beyond the factory rated load capacity. We make no warranty whatever in respect to tires, rims, ignition apparatus, horns, or other signaling devices, starting devices, generators, batteries, speedometersor other trade ac- cessories, inasmuch as they are usually warranted separately by their respectivemanufacturers. THE STUDEBAKER CORPORATION OF AMERICA SOUTH BEND, INDIANA Service Agreement Between Studebaker Dealer and Purchaser As Studebaker dealers we have assumed the following responsibilities: 1. Within ninety days after the delivery of a new Stude- baker or Erskine car to Purchaser we will install at our Service Station, free of labor charges, any parts that the Studebaker factories furnish free of cost to replace parts found defective, in accord with the Factory Warranty printed on Page 68. Purchaser will assume cost of parts and installation of same pending Factory decision. Purchaser will be notifiedpromptly of the decisionof Factory re- garding allowanceof claim for replacementor repair of parts returned. For service and replacementson engine, tires and rims, we will furnish the address of the nearest service station maintained by the manufacturerof this equipment. 2. For thirty days following the delivery of a new car to Pur- chaser we will make free of charge inspections and adjustments not necessitated by neglect or abuse. "Inspection" includes examination and report as to the condition of the car. "Adjustment" includes only such adjustments as are necessary to put the car into good operating condition. No responsibility is assumed for adjustments made in service stations other than our own. No promise of service, free repair work, inspection or adjustment ex- cept as above specified, shall be binding on us. When it is necessary, for the convenience of Purchaser, to render service at a distance from our service station, the time spent by em- ployees going to and from the job will be charged for at the regular rates of the station, together with all proper expenses of making the trip, cost of shipping parts, if any, and other necessary incidental expense. Any overtime, holiday, or Sunday work done upon the request of Pur- chaser will be charged for at the regular overtime rate. Use Your Studebaker-Erskine Service tion and Genuine Studebaker-ErskineSta. HE Studebaker Corporation has time and energy in aiding spent a great its dealers to give deal of satisfactory service to the owner. A great efficientand dealers' mechanics have attended our service many of our factory and all dealers are constantly aided school at sent out almost daily by service the mation from the factory in infor- manuals, bulletins and personal visits from the form of our representa- Our dealers have in stock genuine Studebaker-Erskine which are approved only after the vigorous tests parts, of our lab. Why should you jeopardize the life and efficiency car by having your repair work done at other of your Studebaker-Erskine than an author ized Service Station? You would _ knowinglyconsent to the use of inferior parts in not parts made to look like the genuine and which your car, same but which are you are told are the made to sell at a price which allow the unauthorized garage, with their lack of will factory aid and their inefficient service tools and methods to make a profit. Yet by patronizingthem you-may be tacitly agreeing branches are to it. Our factory located throughout the country. At each one of them is located a District Service are to keep in touch Manager whose duties with the dealers in his terri- tory, advisingand helping them with their service problems. While all matters concerning the operation of your car should be taken up with the Studebaker-Erskine dealer from whom it was purchased, it may be you will sometime desire some information from the factory. In this case, learn from your dealer the location of the branch under which he operates and write to the District Service Manager at the address given on page 53. Lock Your Car If your car is stolen you may have to miss an appointment, ride home in a train or trolley, or give up that motor trip. You will have to do without a car until the insurance company settles, the car is recovered or until you can get delivery•of a new car. You may not lose a cent if the car is covered by insurance, but there's the nuisance of filling out insurance blanks, to say nothing of loss' of time, temper, patience and possible damage by a joy rider. Lockingis part of parking. BE SURE TO LOCK YOUR CAR. The greater the number of cars stolen the higher the insurance rate you pay. Stealing of unlocked cars is frequently but an incidentto somemore serious or terrible crime. Why help the criminal? Inspection and Adjustment at 500Miles HEN the new car has been driven five hundred miles, or before the end of the first month, it should be taken to the service station of your dealer for inspectionand adjustment. The various parts of the car have then experienced the period of initial service and it is important that the car bc inspected and the necessary adjustments made at this time. The car should be thoroughly examined including the following items : Adjustment of front wheel bearings. Alignment of front wheels. Adjustment of steering gear. Examine for water, oil or gasoline leaks. Adjustment of fan belt. Adjustment of tappets. Adjustment of carburetor. Check engine to see if hitting properly. Check ignition timing. Check operation of oil filter. Tighten cylinder head scre\vs. Check engine oil pressure. Check generator charging rate. Check clutch adjustment. Examine for oil leaks at transmission and rear axle. Adjustment of brakes. "l'ighten all spring clips. Tighten car all over. Check for squeaks and rattles. Mention any difficulty you may have concerning the car when you take it in for this inspection and adjustment. There will possibly be other details the dealer will desire to look after at this time. Do not delay in taking the car in after completing the •first five hundred miles. A minor adjustment neglected at this time is likely to make necessary a Inore serious repair at some future time.

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